CUSTOM STANLEY AND YETI DESIGNS
Sometimes, the best design projects are the ones that are both personal and fun! Recently, I had the opportunity to create custom graphics for two Stanley cups and a Yeti wine cooler—each to be used as unique gifts.
The Stanley cups were extra special because they featured custom illustrations of beloved family cats for the person who requested the designs! One design was all about Jojo, while the other featured five feline friends—George, Clio, Larry, Lenny, and Rocky—all together in one illustration. As a bonus, I also created matching computer backgrounds for each cat.
Role: Graphic Designer
PROCESS
The design process was a fun challenge. I started with researching design ideas, and then laying things out for initial ideas. My initial layouts were too complex. I had to simplify the designs a lot based on the printing process for the Stanley cups. The Yeti wine cooler was a retirement gift for a coworker, and what a fun project this was! I was asked to create a custom design that would be engraved onto the tumbler, making it a one-of-a-kind keepsake. Seeing the final product nestled in the retirement gift basket was a rewarding moment.
REFLECTION:
Designing for people you know and love is always a joy—but also a bit nerve-wracking! You want it to be absolutely perfect. Thankfully, all of the designs were a hit, and knowing they’ll be cherished for years to come makes the whole process even more special.
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